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Gordon Allen Wallace, 81, of Greeley, passed away Oct. 19, 2013, at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. He was born Dec. 18, 1931, in San Jose, Calif., to James and Leola (Lyon) Wallace.

Gordon grew up in San Jose and graduated from Lincoln High School in San Jose. Gordon attended San Jose College. On July 29, 1950, he married Naomi “Cathy” Reinert in California. Cathy preceded Gordon in death in 1985. On March 24, 2000, in Greeley, Gordon married Nancy P. Allmon. He was an electronics technician for Memorex and retired from Waterpik in Fort Collins. On April 27, 1950, Gordon entered the Army, served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged on Oct. 31, 1951.

Gordon loved everything electronic, especially computers, which he enjoyed taking apart and putting back together. He also enjoyed the Broncos and Rockies. He was on the board for the Over 50 Club at Guarantee Bank.

Memorial contributions may be made to “Humane Society of Weld County” or “Keenesburg Wild Animal Sanctuary,” in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com .